Argentina · City Tours

Small Group Buenos Aires City Tour and River Navigation

4 Hours Round trip from Buenos Aires Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore Buenos Aires in a small group of up to 15 travelers
  • 02 Drive through Palermo, Recoleta, San Telmo, La Boca and Puerto Madero
  • 03 Stop at Plaza de Mayo to see the Cathedral, Government House and Cabildo
  • 04 Stroll along colorful Caminito and see local artists’ work
  • 05 Admire landmarks along 9 de Julio Avenue, including the Obelisk and Teatro Colon
  • 06 Enjoy a 30-minute boat ride on the Rio de la Plata
  • 07 Take in city skyline and waterfront views from the water

Discover Buenos Aires on a small-group city tour that combines the capital’s most iconic neighborhoods with a scenic cruise on the Rio de la Plata. Travel through elegant Recoleta, leafy Palermo, historic Plaza de Mayo, bohemian San Telmo, colorful La Boca and modern Puerto Madero, with guided commentary along the way.

You’ll stop at key sights including Plaza de Mayo and Caminito, then board a boat for a 30-minute navigation offering a different perspective of the city skyline, waterfront and green spaces. With hotel pickup and drop-off from selected centrally located hotels, this is a convenient way to experience the highlights of Buenos Aires in just four hours.

Board a boat for a 30-minute ride that allows some of the best views of the City of Buenos Aires.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
City Buenos Aires
Languages English, Portuguese, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Retiro

You will meet your guide at your downtown located hotels or, if you are staying at outside the pick up area, at a centrally located meeting point. 

Palermo

Head to one of the city’s largest districts, Palermo, which is Buenos Aires' main green area. You’ll drive through Palermo Woods. Home of many attractions, including the Eco Park (formerly Zoo), Plaza Italia and Galileo Galilei Planetarium.

Recoleta

We will arrive in Recoleta, one of the most exclusive neighborhoods in the city, with its renowned Recoleta Cemetery (where Eva Peron is interred), elegant shops and open-air cafes.

9 de Julio Avenue

Start the tour through one of the main avenues: the 9th of July Avenue, know as the largest avenue of the world. The beautiful Teatro Colon Opera House and the Obelisk located at Plaza de la República, a 1936 monument to honor the foundation of the city. 

Plaza de Mayo

Afterwards, visit the Plaza de Mayo, the tour's first stop. Learn about this square's role as the historical and political epicenter of the city. Take photos of the Metropolitan Cathedral, the Government House, the Cabildo.

San Telmo

The tour continues south through the old neighborhood of San Telmo where you will see the beautiful street art and wall murals that give San Telmo a bohemian vibe, then you will pass through the Parque Lezama.

La Boca & Caminito

Continue even further south to reach the neighborhood of La Boca, the tour's second stop. Buenos Aires’ most colorful neighborhood, settled by Italian immigrants. Famous for the stadium of Boca Juniors, one of the greatest examples of the Argentinian passion: football. Visit Caminito, the neighborhood’s main (pedestrianized) drag where you’ll hop off the coach to go for a stroll and see local artists selling their work. 

Puerto Madero

Move on to Puerto Madero, which is one of the newest, most exclusive and most modern neighborhoods in Buenos Aires. 

Rio de la Plata Navigation

Board a boat for a 30-minute ride that allows some of the best views of the City of Buenos Aires. Marvel at the combination of green spaces like the Ecological Reserve, skyscrapers, and different buildings that represent the city from the Rio de la Plata. Leaving Puerto Madero, get different panoramas both north and south.

Buenos Aires City Center

Once the navigation on the Rio de La Plata is over, we will take the transfer back to the hotel (centrally located hotels).

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Buenos Aires 1 city · 4 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Professional guide
  • Hotel pickup (selected hotels only)
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Stops in Plaza De Mayo and Caminito
  • 30 Minutes Boat Ride
  • Hotel drop-off (selected hotels only)

What's Not Included

  • Food and drinks

Know before you go

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • The pick up transfer is only from selected centrally located hotels. If your hotel is outside the geographic area, we will confirm the closest meeting point. Indicate the name and address of your hotel.
  • We suggest you to confirm the booking details with us prior to travel, or upon arrival at your destination.
  • We suggest you to confirm the booking details with us prior to travel, or upon arrival at your destination. Please note that departure times and locations may vary slightly.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Buenos Aires, AR
Tour start
Buenos Aires, AR
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 4 hours finish where they began, in Buenos Aires.

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